Chapter 1058: Chapter 67

“That’s basically how the process went.” Jeanne sighed, “The assassin came straight through the front door without raising any alarm. He might have relied on simple deception to get in, then engaged in what seemed like casual business talks for a while. Once he confirmed that the non-standard terminal was closely linked to their main server…”

Amipako was taken aback: “Confirm… how is this… alright, I asked a foolish question, never mind, forget it.”

If there was a wired connection, then the direction of the data cables would at least give some clues. It’s said that those with a sensitive touch can feel the vibrations underfoot and perceive the locations of cable ducts within the walls, sensing the thickness and general material of the cables.

This is the most terrifying hacking method: directly breaking in, offline and into the intranet. No matter how sophisticated the firewall or even physical isolation, it can’t stop this.

However, very few people employ this method anyway.

After confirming the target, the person threw a USB-like device as though it were a throwing knife, which bounced off the wall and inserted into a terminal.

During this process, the nearest Neutral City-State martial artist seemed to intend to shoot back.

But that guy disrupted the joints, breaking the shot. Each of his moves disabled an opponent precisely. In just a few moves, the would-be shooter, having his actions predicted, was struck down in advance.

Surviving martial artists tend to be more cautious and inevitably overthink by wondering, “Did the opponent predict I would attack this way,” assuming the thrown device was merely a distraction. He simply wanted to rely on external strength to win.

Clearly, that enigmatic Six Dragons Sect martial artist thought one step further.

“They’ll consider this thing a decoy and ignore it.”

A misjudgment is fatal.

Amipako slapped his forehead: “This… this really is…”

He was silent for a moment and then sighed: “This is really powerful.”

Jeanne pondered for a moment and said, “His achievements in the realm of Inner Strength might not be stronger than yours. It’s just that he has harnessed more terrifying curses.”

Amipako’s inner strength level is quite good. He specializes in using inner strength to understand human behavior, making it hard to rank like the mainstream. However, his accomplishments in this path are already comparable to elite rangers.

He can even notice the anomalies in Asgard and Jeanne, the former Martial God Squad members, and successfully profile them.

Though still one move short, Jeanne and Asgard aren’t novices either.

“Inner strength for understanding human behavior lacks ‘power’.” Amipako’s tone was filled with helplessness.

Asgard said: “You can still turn to connect with powerful inner strength. After all, you have plenty of time. The earliest heroes redefined chivalry in their fifties. In this era, it’s never too late to start.”

“I…” Amipako shook his head: “I’m really worried… This assassin’s level, it’s something ordinary people can’t reach, right.”

Jeanne was silent for a while: “Is there anyone you know here?”

“This… it’s obvious.” Amipako said, “The person in charge of liaising with us in this guild is someone we know well. We both have a passion for ‘understanding human behavior’ inner strength. Our two intelligence companies were originally associations of inner strength practitioners with similar interests… The founding members were reportedly a pair of friends. We often hold interactions… many resources are shared…”

Amipako looked up: “The person you just dismantled is named Scott K, a man who likes to watch comets. He once invited us to the outskirts of the City-State to watch a massive space ice body trailing a brilliant tail in the sunlight…”

Asgard nodded, commenting: “That’s quite an elegant hobby.”

Xiang Shan then sighed slightly: [The professional institution here is really unprofessional. That last guy didn’t even separate the external window from the headquarters. And as for what’s being said now… they don’t even consider covering their weaknesses? Why not recruit more martial arts school guards who don’t match their professional field but completely complement it. Like martial arts schools…]

If this company had completed cooperation with some top local martial arts schools, then this Six Dragons Sect martial artist wouldn’t have won so easily.

Nor would there be any traces on the walls, just clean-up stabs, with no attack landing on the walls.

“But now I’ll never do such things again.” Amipako said: “Those life-loving guys are already dead. Scattered everywhere. I knew every single one of them. I knew what each of them liked to do. But for a long time, I couldn’t face the things we did together.”

Amipako looked up, gazing at Jeanne: “I think… we’re probably not going to see each other again for a long time, right.”

“Oh?” Jeanne said, “Is that so? Don’t you want revenge?”

“Revenge?” Amipako chuckled bitterly: “It’s basically impossible, right? The reason he did this might be because this mysterious killer wanted to set an example, to intimidate us pursuers. And based on my understanding of the people here… he probably succeeded. At least we need more preparation to chase them again. Without some skilled martial arts school fighters, such a large-scale pursuit can’t be organized. No one has the guts.”

“And by the time we invite help, hire martial masters, reform alliances… that will certainly be a few days later.”

Jeanne contemplated: “Are you saying… you suspect they’re just short by this little bit of time?”

“A few days’ time can accomplish a lot. They can calmly retreat, disband, and board the ships leaving Chaldea, or change their identity… There are too many options. In just a few days, it’s enough for him to hide again.” Amipako said, “Unless we first get some powerful help, probably no one dares to continue investigating… including us.”

Jeanne sighed: “I know that feeling. Many friends falling right in front of you…”

“Hmm?”

“Many years ago, thanks to the Six Dragons Sect, I also lost… many friends in a fire.” Jeanne said softly, “The official story is a fire, burning everything clean. I deeply understand your feelings.”

Jeanne reached out and patted his shoulder: “So, about that earlier proposal, want to consider it?”

“What proposal?”

“The Nemesis of the Six Dragons Sect.”

Amipako hesitated for a moment, then extended his hand: “Then count me in.”